The implementation

To sustainably develop and preserve the mangrove forests and environment here, the Department of Fisheries, in cooperation with several organizations, have closely monitored the operation of the sub-projects to control the level of solid wastes and organic debris including plankton produced by prawn farming.

Also, the centre publicizes the knowledge of coastal resource management and provides the locals with necessary training.

Besides coastal marine resource management, the centre also takes forest, soil and water preservation in the nearby highland into account. The centre set up a wildlife sanctuary and laid a path through it with the purpose of publicizing the knowledge of forest resource management and the propagation of vetiver, the miraculous grass playing a vital role in soil and water conservation.

In addition, a 1,600-metre stilted walkway was constructed meandering into the mangroves to enable those who are interested in studying nature to get a close touch with them. If you would like to make a trip to study the implementation at the centre, its 'development tour' is available for you.

• For more information, please contact the centre on tel: +66 (0) 3936 9216-8, fax:+66 (0) 3936 9219.
• Special thanks to TAT Central Office Region 3 for arranging a trip to the centre.